To my knowledge, the problem with investing in Costa Rica is that there is no financing available. 

Quote from @Michael Smythe: Besides MANY self-labeled "gurus" exaggerating their success, many of them just supply readily available info.If you're too busy to find the info and are willing to pay for it, no problem as you accept their time vs money solution.REGARDING S8 GURU ISSUES SPECIFICALLYMost of them don't share all the facts about how Section 8 actually works.They claim you can get HIGHER rent from S8 tenants vs private-paying tenants.Why would the government allow our tax dollars to be spent this way?

Find out if it's a problem or if it's just cosmetic.  

The problem is the equal or greater value rule with 1031.

They always seemed to have the answer for all of my problems in both the flipping world and over time, in my personal life.

The problem you may run into is the lower appreciation rates compared to the South.Considering Commercial Real Estate:Have you looked at mixed-use properties?

I am on your side, call if you have any problems with this....

A BRRRR, for example, is a cute term, but what it really means is that you are buying an absolute disaster of a property without fully knowing all of its problems until you own it.

ADUs can significantly enhance your property's value by adding living space that can be used for rental income or as additional living quarters for family members.The increase in value from an ADU can vary widely depending on several factors such as the size, quality, and functionality of the ADU, as well as its integration with the main property.

Unfortunately at some point it is your problem if it is belligerent enough.